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Test-item file: Introduction to sociology [by] Anthony Giddens
Now in its Third Edition, Introduction to Sociology incorporates more coverage of American society and research while maintaining the cutting-edge focus on globalization that made the text so successful in its first two editions.
Every chapter in the Third Edition has been revised, with much new research highlighted
Over 400 new research citations
Debates entitled "The Sociological Debate," have been integrated into the body of each chapter and focus students' attention on a leading theoretical or research question of importance to the discipline.
The gender chapter, formerly entitled "Gender and Sexuality" has
been rewritten with a new focus on gender inequality. Retitled
"Gender Inequality," the chapter examines the ways that gender difference
is constructed and manifested in society and in social institutions such as
the workplace, the family, and the educational system.
Additionally, the
chapter considers the ties of gender inequality to racial and class-based
inequality and the struggle of feminism to overcome this bias.
Features of the Third Edition
A Focus on the Globalization of Social Life
"Globalization and Everyday Life" boxes show students how globalization has an impact on their daily lives.
Global examples enrich discussions about the United States, clearly illustrating links between societies and demonstrating how our lives are increasingly influenced by events beyond our own social context.
Global maps on topics such as poverty around the world, participation of women in the labor force, democracy, AIDS, and ethnic conflicts allow students to compare information on differences among societies.
An Emphasis on the World in Change
Throughout the text, Giddens and Duneier use a historical and comparative approach to examine social change. Numerous and compelling examples get students thinking about how social change has altered their lives, for example how global economic competition and new technology affects their work lives.
Theory that Reflects Real-World Sociology
Instead of relying on the 3-theory paradigm, Introduction to Sociology uses a broad range of micro- and macro-level theories, and provides many illustrations of how the two are linked.
Every chapter in the Third Edition has been revised, with much new research highlighted
Over 400 new research citations
Debates entitled "The Sociological Debate," have been integrated into the body of each chapter and focus students' attention on a leading theoretical or research question of importance to the discipline.
The gender chapter, formerly entitled "Gender and Sexuality" has
been rewritten with a new focus on gender inequality. Retitled
"Gender Inequality," the chapter examines the ways that gender difference
is constructed and manifested in society and in social institutions such as
the workplace, the family, and the educational system.
Additionally, the
chapter considers the ties of gender inequality to racial and class-based
inequality and the struggle of feminism to overcome this bias.
Features of the Third Edition
A Focus on the Globalization of Social Life
"Globalization and Everyday Life" boxes show students how globalization has an impact on their daily lives.
Global examples enrich discussions about the United States, clearly illustrating links between societies and demonstrating how our lives are increasingly influenced by events beyond our own social context.
Global maps on topics such as poverty around the world, participation of women in the labor force, democracy, AIDS, and ethnic conflicts allow students to compare information on differences among societies.
An Emphasis on the World in Change
Throughout the text, Giddens and Duneier use a historical and comparative approach to examine social change. Numerous and compelling examples get students thinking about how social change has altered their lives, for example how global economic competition and new technology affects their work lives.
Theory that Reflects Real-World Sociology
Instead of relying on the 3-theory paradigm, Introduction to Sociology uses a broad range of micro- and macro-level theories, and provides many illustrations of how the two are linked.
- GenresSociology
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First published January 1, 1991
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John Lie
56 books2 followersJohn Lie is C. K. Cho Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley.
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